HistorianOk142 t1_iz1xtnp wrote
Why is everything they build that’s supposedly ‘affordable’ for anyone making under 60-70% AMI? I mean why can’t they build these affordable units for people making slightly over that? Seems like the poorest part of the market is being served and the high end of the market is being served but, when it comes to affordable for middle class that is NOT being served and or looked at and considered! Why??? Makes no sense.
cowperthwaite OP t1_iz208ej wrote
Superman building will have rents for those in the 80-120% AMI range. But also, that's being protested because it serves the upper echelons.
I can't find any stories where I've quoted state officials recently, but the state uses the term "workforce housing" to refer to 80-120% AMI.
This development in Warwick is in the 80% range.
bpear t1_iz3e9qb wrote
What you are talking about is called workforce housing. A lot of new developments in Providence do have that. It's for those who make 120% of the median income or less (around $83k annually)
The New Paragon Mill development has that for example and they start at $1350 for a one bedroom.
The new building by trader Joe's has them as well. $1600 for a 1 bedroom if you qualify.
Westminster lofts has some workforce units. They had a 1000sq foot unit posted recently for $1710 right downtown.
This building as well https://www.uptonpvd.com/
It's worth emailing any of the new buildings to see if they have workforce housing. I emailed emblem125 (new building downtown) to check and they are offering them too.
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